Two of America's leading psychologists, Jeffrey E. Young, Ph.D., and Janet S. Klosko, Ph.D., show readers how to free themselves from negative life patterns. Written with compassion as well as clinical insight, this thought-provoking book guides readers through the process of identifying "life traps." For example, "Do you put the needs of others before your own? Are you drawn into relationships with people who are self-centered, cold to you, misunderstand you, or use you? Do you feel inadequate compared to people around you?" Followed by an engaging discussion that makes use of...

This is a clear and thorough how-to book on short-term cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression. Following a complete assessment of the patient's suicidal risk, the authors outline an eight-session plan that includes both cognitive and behavioral components. Educating the patient about depression; examining the evidence and generating alternatives; teaching the patient how to self-monitor automatic thoughts, problem-solve, and establish a structure for each day are among the many treatment options presented. The goal of creating a positive spiral is facilitated by teaching the patient,...

Designed to meet the formidable challenges of treating personality disorders and other complex difficulties, schema therapy combines proven cognitive-behavioral techniques with elements of other widely practiced therapies. This book--written by the model's developer and two of its leading practitioners--is the first major text for clinicians wishing to learn and use this popular approach. Described are innovative ways to rapidly conceptualize challenging cases, explore the client's childhood history, identify and modify self-defeating patterns, use imagery and other experiential techniques in...

Die Schematherapie wurde von Jeffrey E. Young im Hinblick auf schwer behandelbare Persnlichkeitsstrungen und andere komplexe Probleme entwickelt. Sie verbindet bewhrte Methoden der kognitiven Verhaltenstherapie mit Elementen anderer bewhrter Therapieverfahren.Das vorliegende Buch enthlt die erste umfassende Anleitung fr Kliniker, die diesen mittlerweile populren Ansatz erlernen und anwenden wollen. Ein grndlicher theoretischer berblick wird durch schrittweise Anleitungen zur Beurteilung und Behandlung ergnzt.